Happy Holidays from the Hicksville Historical Society!!!

The Hicksville Historical Society enjoyed their November 24th meeting with guest Charles Wroblewski of the Seaford Historical Society. Charles showed historical photos and discussed history of the township we never knew. Vice president Rich Althaus discussed the Penn Station Eagle Restoration Project, as we are co-planning a fundraiser for repairing the Eagle at the Hicksville Train Station. The Society also sponsored a Tree at the Kennedy Park Tree Lighting December 4th. Society President Bob Koenig seen here with our decorated Tree. Plans are being made for the Historical Society's annual Winter Social held at the Gregory Museum January 24, and an Antiques Roadshow, held at Levittown Hall, May 16th, a joint function with the Levittown Historical Society.

November General Meeting

“The Seaford Story”
Join our neighbors from the Seaford Historical Society as we explore Seaford’s extraordinary transformation from colonial Quaker settlement to 19th century seaside resort to suburba’s gateway to Jones Beach.

November 24th, 7:15 PM
Hicksville Library

Meeting with Miniature Collectors Society

The Hicksville Historical Society Started with a brief business meeting,with Kathleen Maier introduced as our newest board member. Our Latest Newsletter was handed out. Then, our group had a good time learing about the types and styles of Miniature figures.
President Greg DeFranco started the discussion, followed by Scott Miller on the history of the hobby, then Rick Girardin on painting kits, and John Jefferies on casting miniatures. They had a table with some good examples, plus a presentation on several collectibles. President DeFranco mentioned a Model show, which will come up at the Freeport Recreation Center on Novemeber 21st. For info, email lihmcs@optonline.net.

September 22, 2009 meeting

Long Island Historical Miniature Collectors Society

The Long Island Historical Miniature Collectors Society (LIHMCS) is a group of artists and modelers

located in the New York City and Long island vicinity, devoted to creating, painting, collecting, studying,

and displaying miniature figures, whether they be soldiers, fantasy, Sci-Fi, all are included. Figures of all

forms are welcome and sought after, from Hollywood movie characters to the US Army Grunt or Knight in

armor. The focus is to teach new members the state of the art techniques of sculpting and painting

miniature models. Our club includes some of the top sculptors in the field, including some of the most

prolific GI Joe sculptors of the last twenty years. We Have many Master modelers and painters who look

to help newcomers improve and perfect their skills. All mediums are discussed, from oils to acrylics to

hobby enamels.



More Info

http://www.longislandmodelsoldiers.com/

Looking forward to this interesting group and presentation!

Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 7:15 PM, in the Hicksville Library Community Room.

Hicksville Historical Society salutes the Veterans

On May 26, 2009, the Hicksville Historical Society honored Hicksville Veterans at their meeting in the Hicksville Library. Society President Bob Koenig welcomed member Mark Thomas, as host, providing questions to ask our guest Veterans that night. Our five veterans that night, Michael Kilty (iraq), Richard Uhlick (Vietnam), Artie Uhlick (WWII), George Thomas (WWII), Sam Bergholtz (WWII) made for a diverse cross-section that made Mark's presentation so interesting. The Society heard tales of bravery, capture, and rescue that could have continued onto another night. Yet every Veteran showed mutual respect for each others tales. It was truly a moving meeting.

May 26th General Meeting

The Next general meeting of the Hicksville Historical Society will be held at the Hicksville Library Kenneth Barnes Community Room on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 7:15 p.m. Our program, "Veterans Of Different Eras" will have discussion by Hicksville Veterans. All are welcome, bring a friend! Refreshments will be served.
Call (516) 796-3826 or email Hickshistsoc@aol.com for more information.

Hicksville Historical Society Enjoys Hicksville Documentary

On Tuesday, March 31st, a documentary by a local filmmaker, Jennifer Uihlein, a Hicksville resident,
was viewed. Titled Hicksville, 11801, this movie was both a labor of love and a project through her course at Hunter College. Jennifer told the attendants the need to document local history. The Society commends her on her work in this area. The photos reveal a big turnout to see the film. President Bob Koenig takes questions for Jennifer after the viewing.

Hicksville documentary to be shown, March 31

The Hicksville Historical Society, along with the Hicksville Public Library,
are both proud to present a program on Tuesday, March 31st at 7:00 p.m.
A documentary by a local filmmaker. Jennifer Uihlein, a Hicksville resident,
Produced a film titled Hicksville, 11801. Come and see the film and meet the
director/producer/editor in person. The Society will have a brief business meeting before
the viewing. Refreshments served. For more information, call (516) 796-3826 or write
Hickshistsoc@aol.com.

Winter Social A Success!!

On January 25, 2009, the Hicksville Historical Society hosted a Winter Social at the Gregory Museum. The Museum was kind enough to offer free admission for the day, and lots of people took up the offer on a cold winter's afternoon. The afternoon event was an "open mic" talk for Hicksville residents to discuss their history within the town. We listened to lots of exciting tidbits: Ruth Schrieber moved to Hicksville in 1925. Mary Colgan has had Hicksville roots since 1858! Jean Surtala had family here in 1886, and her family had a butcher shop on Broadway. Jessie Doyle had family with a general store on Broadway 1936 to 1956! Denward Collins remembers when there were only five traffic lights in all of Hicksville! Lois Calame, a 'newer' resident, moved to a Levitt house in 1950. And we couldn't have a historical discussion without our own Dick Evers discussing how he has seen the community transform. President and Vice president Bob Koenig and Rich Althaus and the board welcomed this memorable event.

Happy New Year! November Meeting, Winter Social (January)

John Riley of Grasshopper's Comics Spoke at our November meeting on the history of comic books and Superheroes. If you missed this, you missed a good presentation! 2009 will be a good year for our meetings as well. January 25 will be our Winter Social at the Gregory Museum from 2 to 5 p.m. Our guests: you! We plan on having Hicksville History represented by our members and visitors as everyone will get a chance to discuss Hicksville. A true "Social" event. Coming in March: "Hicksville 11801: the movie!"